IPv6 security and network protocols security
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3 Ways SOAR Can Combat the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
What are some of the strategies that your organization has implemented to help combat the cybersecurity skills gap? Mike Chapple, senior director of IT at University of Notre Dame explains how log processing, threat intelligence and account lifecycle management can help alleviate the shortage of qualified pros and have teams work smarter, not harder.
IPv6 security and network protocols security News
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May 06, 2019
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May'19
Cisco SSH vulnerability sparks debate over backdoors
Cisco released a patch for a critical vulnerability in Nexus 9000 switches that could allow a remote attacker to gain root access because of the use of a default SSH key pair.
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January 03, 2018
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Jan'18
Risk & Repeat: The TLS 1.3 clock continues to click
In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the long wait for TLS 1.3 and the effects -- positive and negative -- the delays have had for enterprise security.
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December 29, 2017
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Dec'17
Official TLS 1.3 release date: Still waiting, and that's OK
Protocol scrutiny is good for the upcoming TLS 1.3 update as the process continues to expose, and fix, problems.
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June 15, 2017
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Jun'17
Microsoft to disable SMBv1 by default in fall Windows updates
Microsoft claims recent WannaCry attacks did not influence the decision to disable SMBv1 by default in the next major Windows updates.
IPv6 security and network protocols security Get Started
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Transport Layer Security (TLS)
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a protocol that provides authentication, privacy, and data integrity between two communicating computer applications. Continue Reading
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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a networking protocol designed for securing connections between web clients and web servers over an insecure network, such as the internet. Continue Reading
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IP Spoofing
IP spoofing is the crafting of Internet Protocol (IP) packets with a source IP address that has been modified to impersonate another computer system, or to hide the identity of the sender, or both. Continue Reading
Evaluate IPv6 security and network protocols security Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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6 firewall selection criteria to purchase NGFWs
These six key factors will help your company determine the best NGFW product for your organization's needs. Continue Reading
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Next-generation firewall comparison based on company needs
Compare leading next-generation firewalls to help find the option that best fits your IT environment and security needs. Continue Reading
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Next-generation firewalls vs. traditional and UTMs
Learn the advantages of next-generation firewalls that protect enterprise networks from attacks and intrusion, as well as the differences between NGFWs and traditional firewalls. Continue Reading
Manage IPv6 security and network protocols security
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How does BGP hijacking work and what are the risks?
The lack of security protections in BGP means that route hijacking can be easy, especially for organized crime or state-backed threat actors. Here are ways to deal with it. Continue Reading
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Will DNS Flag Day affect you? Infoblox's Cricket Liu explains
What is DNS Flag Day? That's when old and broken DNS servers will stop working, improving DNS performance and safety for all. Infoblox's chief DNS architect Cricket Liu explains. Continue Reading
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Is network traffic monitoring still relevant today?
An increase in DNS protocol variants has led to a higher demand for network traffic monitoring. The SANS Institute's Johannes Ullrich explains what this means for enterprises. Continue Reading
Problem Solve IPv6 security and network protocols security Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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LDAP injection: How was it exploited in a Joomla attack?
After eight years, Joomla discovered an LDAP vulnerability that could be exploited by threat actors. Learn how the attack works from expert Matt Pascucci. Continue Reading
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How to detect and defend against a TCP port 445 exploit
The WannaCry TCP port 445 exploit returned the spotlight to Microsoft's long-abused networking port. Network security expert Kevin Beaver explains how to detect and defend such attacks. Continue Reading
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How to use an interface identifier to check for IPv6 network updates
To find out if your IPv6 network has been updated to RFC 7217, you can perform a test using the interface identifier. Expert Fernando Gont explains how to do this. Continue Reading